文档介绍：(University) Writing skills
Whether you’re a student or teacher, academic writing skills are necessary in today’s world.
Essays, reports, presentations and research papers are just some examples of documents written in the academic style.
Academic writing, when used appropriately, presents a polished and professional image.
Academic writing
skills pass strong
composition, excellent
grammar, and a consistent
stylistic approach.
It is a learnt skill and,
What is academic writing?
Academic writing refers to a particular style of expression.
Characteristics include
A formal tone, use of the third-person rather than first-person perspective, clear focus on the issue or topic rather than the author’s opinion, and precise word choice.
Writers employing the formal academic style avoid jargon, slang, and abbreviations.
Academic writing is formal writing. Many novice writers have trouble telling informal writing apart from formal writing. They resort to informal writing, since it’s easier and more familiar.
Characteristics of informal writing
the use of colloquialisms and jargon,
writing in the first person or making “I” statements, making direct personal statements, and imprecise word choices.
Just as you probably wouldn’t wear shorts and flip-flops to a wedding, there’s a time and a place for informal writing.
Informal writing is fine for diary entries, blogs, personal writing, letters or emails to friends.